Controller

AI runs on data centers. Data centers run on capital. Capital runs on clean, audit-ready books. That's where you come in.

Our client is a fast-growing AI infrastructure company that designs, builds, and operates secure, high-performance data centers for enterprise and government customers. Backed by significant institutional financing and scaling rapidly, they're looking for a Controller to build the financial foundation that growth requires.

The role

Reporting to the CFO, you'll own accounting operations, financial reporting, and audit. You'll be the primary contact for external auditors and lenders, and you'll make sure the financials are audit-ready at all times as the company works with institutional lenders and investors.

What you'll do

• Lead the annual external audit end-to-end and own all audit schedules and workpapers
• Design, implement, and test a robust internal controls framework (SOX or equivalent)
• Prepare lender compliance packages and covenant reporting, and support financings and due diligence
• Run the month-end and year-end close and produce GAAP financial statements for management, the board, and lenders
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Build and lead a growing accounting team

What you'll bring

• CPA required
• Big 4 audit, assurance, or advisory experience
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in a senior accounting or controller role
• Proven experience managing external audits and designing internal controls
• Experience with lender reporting, debt covenants, and financing transactions
• Background in infrastructure, real estate, or project-based companies is a plus

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision benefits, plus 401(k) with company match
• High visibility, working directly with senior leadership, lenders, and investors
• An entrepreneurial team building critical AI infrastructure

Interested? Apply now or message me for a confidential conversation.